An Overview and Panel Discussion of the Multi-Systems Integration Pilot Program

Characteristics and Outcomes of Multi-System Youth

  • Child Welfare Involvement
    • Histories of neglect and/or abuse
    • High rate of out-of-home and group placements
    • Frequent placement changes
    • More likely to have longer CW stay
  • Psychosocial
    • Higher levels of substance use
    • More likely to have mental health challenges
    • Increased likelihood of familial mental health and substance use histories
  • Education
    • School placement instability
    • Higher rates of truancy, suspension, and expulsion
    • Behavioral problems
    • Lower academic achievement
  • Juvenile Justice
    • Detained at higher rates
    • Less likely to be considered for diversion
    • More likely to receive out-of-home placement
    • Typically younger at age of first arrest

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